Siquijor Itinerary: 3 Days Around the Island (with Budget)

Siquijor is small enough to ride around in a day. The coastal road runs about 72 to 75 km, and on a scooter you can close the loop between breakfast and sunset. Three days is the right amount: the big sights, a few long swims and at least one slow morning. This plan uses San Juan as a base, because that is where most of the rooms and most of the food are.

Prices, fares and schedules in this post were checked in October 2026. They change often, especially with fuel surcharges and the seasons, so use them as a guide and confirm with the operator or venue before you travel.

Getting there? See our guide to getting to Siquijor.

Most people rent a scooter, usually ₱300 to ₱500 a day plus fuel. If you would rather not ride, hire a tricycle and driver for the day. Expect roughly ₱1,000 to ₱2,500 depending on the route and how many of you there are. From Siquijor Port, a tricycle to San Juan is about ₱350.

Bring cash, and more than you think. Almost every entrance booth, parking charge and small restaurant is cash only, and the ATMs in San Juan, Larena and Siquijor town can run dry during Holy Week and over Christmas. Fill the tank in the town centres before you head inland or east.

One planning note: no ferries run on 25 December, 1 January or Good Friday, so don't put your arrival or departure on those days.

Take a morning ferry from Dumaguete or the flight from Cebu, check in, rent a scooter and point it at the west coast. Spend the afternoon at Paliton Beach, a white-sand cove that costs ₱20 per person plus ₱20 parking. If the main strip is busy, walk the path around the cliffs to Big Paliton for more room.

Stay for sunset. Paliton faces west and is the island's classic sunset spot. Then head back into San Juan for dinner.

This is the big day. Head east along the south coast with the waterfalls first, carry on up the east side, and you come back along the north coast as the light goes.

Early morning: Cambugahay Falls

Lazi is 20 to 30 minutes from San Juan. Be at Cambugahay Falls for the 8am opening, because the tour vans start arriving mid-morning. Entry is about ₱50, so bring small bills. The rope swing is ₱20 a go or ₱50 for unlimited, and the bamboo rafts cost extra.

The staircase down is long and the rocks are slippery and sharp. Wear water shoes.

Photo: Peter V. Sanchez, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Late morning: the balete tree and Lazi Church

The old balete tree in Campalanas is a few minutes away. It costs ₱20, and the draw is the spring-fed pool at its roots where small fish nibble your feet. Then ride on to Lazi Church and the convent museum. The church is free and the convent is ₱20.

Photo: Lawrence Ruiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Afternoon: Salagdoong

Keep going east to Salagdoong Beach in Maria, about 45 to 50 minutes from San Juan. Entry is ₱50 plus ₱20 parking. People come for the cliff platform, about 7 m above the water, and there are lower ledges if that looks too high. No alcohol on the beach, and water shoes help with the coral bits.

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Late afternoon: home via the north coast

Ride back through Maria, Larena and Siquijor town to close the loop. Time it right and you roll into San Juan for sunset.

Pick two or three of these, depending on how your legs feel after yesterday.

Lugnason Falls

A short ride inland from San Juan, with a blue pool and far fewer people than Cambugahay. Entry is ₱20. Ask at the gate about the guided hike to Zodiac Falls behind it. See the Lugnason Falls guide.

Snorkelling at Tubod

The Tubod Marine Sanctuary sits just off the shore next to Coco Grove in San Juan. Non-guests pay ₱100 to enter and another ₱100 for a mask and snorkel. You can swim the reef, but you can't lounge on Coco Grove's private beach.

Cantabon Cave

A guided trip through about 800 m of cave in the hills, and you will get wet. Buy your ticket in Cantabon village before you ride to the entrance. Plan on ₱500 to ₱600 for a guide for up to three people, plus a small entrance fee, and bring water shoes.

On a budget, plan on ₱800 to ₱1,500 a day. That covers a simple room or dorm, the scooter, fuel, entrance fees and meals at carinderias. Mid-range, budget ₱2,000 to ₱4,000 a day for a private room, a mix of local and tourist restaurants, and a guided activity.

Entrance fees add up faster than you expect. A full touring day with four or five stops usually comes to ₱200 to ₱400 per person in entry and parking.

Keep ₱50 aside for the Tourism Ecological Fee. You pay it when you leave the island, not when you arrive, and seniors and students pay ₱40.

How many days do you need in Siquijor?

Three days is a comfortable minimum. Add a fourth if you want an Apo Island day trip.

Can you see Siquijor in one day?

You can ride the whole loop in a day, but you will rush every stop. Two or three days is better.

How much should I budget per day in Siquijor?

Around ₱800 to ₱1,500 on a budget, or ₱2,000 to ₱4,000 mid-range, plus the ₱50 fee when you leave.

See where to stay in Siquijor, things to do in Siquijor and the Siquijor travel guide.

Cover photo: Patrickroque01, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons